Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
False Creek Seawalk
False Creek
(see p79)
once
covered an extensive part of the
downtown area. It now ends at
Quebec Street, site of Science
World. The paved False Creek Sea-
walk joins English Bay Seawalk
just east of Burrard Bridge and cir-
cles the creek. It's ideal for in-line
skaters, cyclists, and walkers.
Access to False Creek ferries is
available at several points along
the seawalk.
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Map H6-M5
A Downtown Walk
Morning
Start at
BC Place Stadium
(see p42),
exploring the
BC Sports Hall of Fame
and Museum
for about an
hour. Exiting the museum,
head west toward Robson
St, passing by the
Te r r y
Fox Memorial
, a tribute to
the local hero who raised
millions of dollars for
cancer research.
Continue west three blocks
along Robson St to Homer
St, and
Library Square
(see p69)
. Drop in to have
a look at the building's airy
promenade before walking
west on Robson St to
Pacific Centre
. Peruse the
shops for about an hour,
then exit the mall and
cross Howe St to the
Van-
couver Art Gallery
. Enjoy a
salad and sandwich in its
casually elegant
Gallery
Café
, snagging a patio
table if weather permits.
Afternoon
After lunch, head to the
fourth floor of the
Vancou-
ver Art Gallery
(see
pp18-19)
and the wonder-
ful
Emily Carr Collection
.
Begin by watching the
15-minute video about this
remarkable painter of
forests and totem poles.
Plexiglass dome, Robson Square
Robson Square
and Law Courts
Spanning several blocks, the
four-level Robson Square was
designed by BC architect Arthur
Erickson. On the south side of
Robson Street, a cascading water-
fall and trees cool the steps near
Spring
, a red steel sculpture by
Alan Chung Hung. On the level
above, inside the Law Courts, is a
pond with seating and a good
view. Jack Harman's sculpture,
Themis Goddess of Justice
, pre-
sides over the Great Hall, with
its expanses of glass.
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800 block
Robson St
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Map J4
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604 660 8989
Exiting the gallery, cross
Robson St and stroll
through lovely
Robson
Square
. Then it's on to
shopping along
Robson
Street
(see p69)
. Satisfy a
sweet tooth at one of the
several chocolate shops.
Loop back to Burrard St.
End the day with a treat at
Kamei Royale Japanese
Restaurant
(see p73)
, at
1030 W Georgia St. The
excellent sushi chefs wel-
come you enthusiastically.
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